Monsters Are Due on Maple Street

Following the narrator's introduction, what events begins the teleplay?

• the ringing of the church
• the sound of car brakes screeching
• a roar of sound and a flash of light
• children arguing with an ice cream man

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.W.7.3A

When the townspeople turn on their radios,

• they learn that aliens have attacked
• they hear nothing
• they learn that a meteor has landed nearby
• they hear strange, hypnotic music

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.3

Why won't Steve Brand's car start?

• It has run out of gas.
• The battery is dead.
• The engine is broke down.
• Nobody can figure out why.

Who is the first person to suggest that aliens have arrived?

• Steve Brand
• Mrs. Goodman
• the narrator
• none of these

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.W.7.9A

When Les Goodman's car starts by itself, the others demand

• that he give them a ride.
• that he give them an explanation.
• to listen to his car radio.
• that he drive to the police station and bring back an officer.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

Why does Pete Van Horn leave Maple Street?

• to catch a space monster
• to see whether Floral Street has power
• to see whether a power line has broken
• He is afraid of his neighbors.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.W.6.9A

Les Goodman tells the others that he is guilty of 

• insomnia.
• summoning space aliens.
• tricking his neighbors.
• none of these

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CCSS.RL.7.1

Identify whether each stage directions below is intended primarily for a camera operator, an actor, or those building the set.
{We see a medium shot of the living room window of Charlie's house.}

• camera operator
• an actor
• building the set

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CCSS.RL.7.7

{She raises her voice.}

• a camera operator
• an actor
• building the set

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CCSS.RL.7.3

{The houses have porches}

• a camera operator
• an actor
• those building the set

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CCSS.RL.7.3